K.A. Steel Chemicals Inc.
Lemont, IL 60439 (Map) Phone: 630-257-3900
Fax: 630-257-5096
Toll Free: 800-677-8335
http://www.kasteelchemicals.com
Overview
Organics are fine for your farmers markets and fancy grocery stores, but as for K.A. Steel Chemicals, it prefers inorganic products. The company distributes bulk inorganic commodity chemicals. It is the largest US distributor of caustic sodas (used in making soap, rayon, and paper, among other applications) and is a major producer and distributor of sodium hypochlorite (used to bleach pulp and in water purification). K.A. Steel also distributes hydrochloric acid (used to clean metals and as a chemical intermediate). The company has more than 20 plants and terminals in the US. Kenneth A. Steel Sr. founded K.A. Steel in 1953 and second-generation Steel family members Robert and Ken Jr. own the company.
Key Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for K.A. Steel Chemicals Inc.
| Company Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Sales (mil.) | £7.9 (est.) |
| Employees | 87 |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for K.A. Steel Chemicals Inc.
| President | Robert (Bob) Steel (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| VP Finance and Secretary | Bernie Ludwig Connect to this executive |
| EVP Operations and Administration | Brad Davidson Connect to this executive |
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